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1. was this designed between 1931 and 54-55? (the exact gap in the book reference showing the Kosta Catalogues) - 1 1/2. KK? Any insight?2. I suspect the stopper is not original - I would have expected a flat disc stopper - but since I cannot locate an image of this shape I have to assume it is not.

Coincidentally I was looking at a small engraved Kosta vase at the weekend, which appeared to have been marked 'KK'. To date, still haven't managed to find out anything further to attribute these marks...

Just had a quick scan of the Kosta 250 book and it appears as if the second K might refer to engraved glass.

resumably the first K refers to a designer - but I could not see a likely candidate. It seems to me that this type of glass became fashionable with Bergh (B) and Lindstand(L*) so I guess it is 1930s to 1950s vintage - but I may be very wrong.

Ross

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Ross - Thank you for the lead from the Kosta 250 - I haven't found a candidate either for the first K. I suspect this piece to have been made in the 1930s. I have only the Swedish Glass Factories book and Ricke's Glas in Schweden to guide me. Based on the latter it seems that the number 104 may indicate a date in the 1930s. (page 289 middle column) If there is more information in the Kosta 250 book, then I may need to try to find one.

Greg. - I am constantly amazed at what just a few people can uncover - I never would have found that listing. I don't believe that Henning Koppel (one of my favorite Danish designers) ever designed for Kosta - I could be wrong.

"KK" means "Kosta Konstglas" ("konstglas" means art glass), which was a trademark used in the 30's (not 100% sure about the time, though). Most of it was desgined by Elis Bergh, but also other designers contributed.